Beau Rivage is only Forbes Global Star winner in Mississippi

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino has been recognized as a 2016 Forbes Travel Guide award winner.

The resort is the only Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Hotel in Mississippi and BR Prime, the steakhouse inside Beau Rivage, is the only Forbes Travel Guide Recommended restaurant in the state.

"To be the only resort and restaurant recognized in Mississippi by Forbes Travel Guide is a distinct honor," said Beau Rivage General Manager Marcus Glover. "Beau Rivage strives to provide an unforgettable guest experience in a casually elegant setting. This recognition is a testament to our team's continued dedication to being the premier resort in the Southeast."

Forbes Travel Guide listed Beau Rivage in its article, "8 Luxe Casinos Worth Skipping Vegas For." The article features casinos outside Las Vegas noted for "their many luxuries and often gorgeous settings." Previously, Forbes contributor Larry Olmsted named Beau Rivage "The Best Casino Hotel Outside Las Vegas." Coast Nightclub, located inside Beau Rivage, made Forbes' prestigious global "15 Top Hotels With Tantalizing Nightclubs."

The Forbes Travel Guide identifies the world's finest hotels, restaurants and spas along with expert travel advice and is considered the gold standard for excellence in the hospitality industry. The 2016 Travel Guide marks the 58th year of ranking, making it the oldest travel guide in the U.S.

This story was originally published March 16, 2016 at 3:17 PM with the headline "Beau Rivage is only Forbes Global Star winner in Mississippi ."